Easter Monday
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noun
the day after Easter, observed as a holiday in some places.
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Question 1 of 7
Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT Origin of Easter Monday
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Words nearby Easter Monday
Easter-ledges, Easter lily, easterling, easterly, easterly wave, Easter Monday, eastern, Eastern Aden Protectorate, Eastern Algonquian, Eastern Bloc, eastern camass
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